Russian · Food & Drink
Суп
sup
Soup
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A liquid dish, commonly eaten in Russia as the first course at lunch.
Example
Борщ — это популярный суп.
Borscht is a popular soup.
Etymology
The word 'суп' (sup) derives from the Old East Slavic term 'супъ', which is believed to have come from the Proto-Slavic root '*supъ', referring to a boiled dish. Historically, it has evolved in culinary contexts to denote various liquid dishes in Russian cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'Суп' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, primarily spoken but also found in written contexts such as menus and recipes. It is used across Russia with little regional variation.